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Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket lower quarters for a '51 Merc? DO they fit well?
This has been the toughest decision for my '51 Merc. Actually, the only tough decision. I've known exactly how I want that car to look since the...
It was awesome before. I can't wait to see the new level of awesome when its done!
BTT one last time before it goes up on that auction site
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BTT. Make offers
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Selling the '49 Merc! It's a 4 door sitting on a late '70's Cadillac chassis. Not sure of the exact year as the work was done by...
Thanks NM, but the numbers on the forward edge of the windshield molding don't exist in this case. Its a Mercury body. I'm sure there are numbers...
I have a '49 Merc that was put on a later Chassis by a previous owner. Its a Cadillac chassis but I don't know the year. Late 70's is what I can...
That sounds like a great looking effect! Any pictures of that '48?
....and if you have, how did it turn out? Pros? Cons?
The car is certainly in the same league as this. I would never have thought to go as high as 187K, which is exactly why I posted this question....
Thank you. Thats a really good idea. I will pass it along
HRP, Its not my car. It belongs to a friend's father, who sadly passed away last year. They know I'm a car guy so they asked me for advice. Theres...
Lets just say you own a one of a kind car that was in all the magazines a few years ago, built by one of the more famous builders of today. How do...
Cool thread!! I just want to point out that some of the model As in the pictures are on '32 Chassis. That's going to make the proportions look...
That thing looks like a BBQ. Its kind of beautiful and ugly at the same time.
Now thats why you join the HAMB. Good people here. Looking forward to seeing the updates....and thanks for saving a Merc from 80's hell :)
Update: I got in touch with Richie in September. We met up at the cruise night in Oakdale, where he lives now. It was great to hear the stories...
I remember taking the 2.5 hour drive to Berlin Tpk in the 80s. I had cousins out there who used to cruise that strip. It was a great scene in CT.
I think the thing to remember here is that cops are people, and just like anyone else you meet most are pretty cool, but there will be a complete...
Hell yes to this thread, that awesome hot rod, and you, sir, for building her!!!!
Thank you! A Diesel engine will run on like that too, right?
Well I'm glad to hear he is ok. I'm looking for a little more info on some of the things stated in this thread. Someone asked about a kill switch...
Stay gold, Ponygirl. Welcome to the HAMB
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